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Vilcabamba has developed good hospitality structure giving different alternatives for lodging and eating.
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There are hotels, backpacker hostels, shelters, cabins, etc. Starting from U$4 to U$30, depending on services offered. |
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In downtown Vilcabamba, there are different restaurants offering national and international food, and most hotels have their own restaurants. Cost of a meal may vary between U$1.50 and U$6. |
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The only one bank entity and a ATM machine in downtown. |
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Vilcabamba is a small valley, so local transport is never an inconvenient, besides there are some rent-a-bike spots (U$ 10,00 a day) and horse rent (U$ 15 for 2 to 4 hours, or U$30 all day). There are also 2 pick up truck taxi companies, one is in central park and the other by the bus terminal. Local transport from U$1 on, but also service to Loja or airport are offered |
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The town also has a hospital equipped for emergencies and three drugstores, if you are in need of medicine. |
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World wide communication is possible with phone booths around town, and internet coffee shops. Porta and Movistar provide cell phone service in the area. |
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There is no gas station in Vilcabamba. The closest one is in Malacatos, 10 kilometers away. |
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Currency in Ecuador is the U.S. dollar, so it is recommended to bring small bills and change ahead. Some hotels receive or change euros and accept credit cards. But you should check first with the hotel of your preference first. |
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| Inhabitants |
4176
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| Temperature |
20ºC (average) |
| Air moisture |
77% |
| Annual rain |
l827 mm |
| Distance |
38 Km. from Loja |
 Phones: |
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Country Code |
593 |
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Area Code |
07 |
| Tourist Information |
2640090 |
| National Police |
2640096 |
| Politic authorities and Mail office |
2580896 |
| Migration Police |
2640109 |
| Vilcabamba’s Hospital |
2640188 |
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If calling from US, drop the cero of area code after the country code. For example: 593-2640090 | |
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